Senior Supplier Performance Manager Continuous Improvement

Safran Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager III (SPM) to drive supplier performance through continuous improvement initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and align with category strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 6 years related experience, 5+ years supplier experience, travel up to 25%, and SAP/Lean-Sigma familiarity; offers permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, or six years of related experience.
• Operational experience with suppliers in purchasing/supply chain environments.
• SAP knowledge and Lean-Sigma Greenbelt familiarity are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance benefits.
• Communicate objective metrics for lead time, on-time delivery, quality, and TCO.
• Identify supplier management plans and coordinate internal/external resources.
• Meet with suppliers to create continuous improvement plans; travel required.
• Monitor overall supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional management

Project management

Lean-Sigma Greenbelt

Change agent

SAP Knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Safran Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager III (SPM) to drive supplier performance through continuous improvement initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and align with category strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 6 years related experience, 5+ years supplier experience, travel up to 25%, and SAP/Lean-Sigma familiarity; offers permanent, full-time employment.